First AI-assisted real-time brain surgery saves man's vision
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First AI-assisted real-time brain surgery saves man's vision

ZAP Notícias30 August 2026 at 08:00

A 48-year-old man from Bedfordshire, England, became the first patient ever to undergo brain surgery with real-time artificial intelligence assistance. Rhys Hibbert suffered from partial vision loss due to an 11-millimeter tumor located in the pituitary gland, a marble-sized structure at the base of the brain.

The tumor was discovered in 2024 and its removal represented a considerable challenge for surgeons, as the smallest inaccuracy during the procedure could have been fatal for the patient.

With the help of an innovative artificial intelligence system, surgeons managed to remove the mass with precision and the patient ended up recovering his vision. The use of real-time AI technology allowed doctors to make more informed decisions during the surgical procedure.

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